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Fulton County commissioners reaffirm Public Defender 40‑hour workweek
Summary
At their Feb. 17 meeting, Fulton County commissioners met with Public Defender Phil Harper and reaffirmed that the Public Defender's salary will reflect a 40‑hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026, citing hours worked under the Indigent Defense Grant; the motion passed unanimously.
Fulton County commissioners on Feb. 17 reaffirmed that the county Public Defender's salary will reflect a 40‑hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The action followed a meeting with Public Defender Phil Harper and Administrative Assistant Cheryl Deshong to review office matters related to hours worked in conjunction with the Indigent Defense Grant. Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved to reaffirm the 40‑hour standard; the motion was approved with an "All in favor" voice vote.
County officials did not provide additional payroll figures beyond the motion on the record. The board's action directs payroll to reflect a full‑time, 40‑hour workweek for the Public Defender going forward; no change to retroactive pay calculations was specified in the discussion recorded in the minutes.
The commissioners closed the item and proceeded with other agenda business at the Feb. 17 meeting. The minutes show no outstanding motions tied to this item for further action.
